July marks the beginning of the second half of a year. With this, there are a lot of authors celebrating the release of their debut books and publishers preparing for the half-yearly releases. Here are the most anticipated books of July 2022 that you should keep an eye out for!
Most Anticipated Books of July 2022 – Top 13
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett
Expected On: July 12, 2022
Ruby Barrett is known for writing adult romance Books. Her books are said to contain intense scenes between the main characters and are also considered to be close to the erotica genre of books. The book ‘The Romance Recipe’ is Barrett’s second novel. It is an LGBTQ+ novel about a chef of a struggling restaurant and a TV star that can bring the restaurant to fame again.
The Stone Road by Trent Jamieson
Expected On: July 19th, 2022
Trent Jamieson is a scientist, teacher, and writer. He is popularly known for writing Books in science fiction or the fantasy genre. The Stone Road was initially published in 2021 and follows the story of a young girl named Jean and her coming to terms with her powers. It is the classic young-adult fantasy plot with a modern twist.
The Valkyrie’s Daughter by Tiana Warner
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Tiana Warner is a queer Canadian author. She has written several sapphic fantasy and contemporary books. The Valkyrie’s daughter is the first book in the Helheim Prophecy series. It is a mythological fiction based on Norse mythology, where the main character wishes to be a Valkyrie and is misled by an enemy Valkyrie, who is also her love interest.
Violet Made of Thorns by Gina Chen
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Gina Chen went on from hating writing to becoming a fanfiction writer, and now soon a writer with a published novel. Violet Made of Thorns is her debut novel and also the first book in the series of the same name. It has a morally gray prince as the main character and is a fantasy series.
Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe
Expected On: July 5th, 2022
Lore Olympus is a graphic novel published by and on the WEBTOON website and app designed and written by Rachel Smythe. It is also a book about Greek mythology and follows the story of Persephone. The first volume of the book is already published.
Booked On A Feeling by Jayci Lee
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Jayci Lee is a writer of the romantic comedy genre. Booked On A Feeling is the third book in the ‘A Sweet Mess’ series. It is about childhood friends who cross paths once again in a different city and a different setting altogether.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood
Expected On: July 5th, 2022
Ali Hazelwood is known for writing romance books with characters from STEM backgrounds. It is her third novel in her STEMinist Novellas series. The series is about three friends, Mara Sadie and Hannah. This particular book follows the love life of Hannah, an aerospace engineer, and how she meets Ian, her love interest.
The Half-Life of Valery K by Natasha Pulley
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Natasha Pulley is a British author and a recipient of the Betty Trask Award for her debut album, The Watchmaker of Filigree Street. The Half-Life of Valery K is a re-release, which was originally published in the month of June. The book is a historical fiction set in a city in the Soviet Union.
The Book of Gothel by Mary McMyne
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Mary McMyne has written a poetry book entitled Wolf Skin. The Book of Gothel is her debut novel. The book is a fantasy retelling of the classic Disney story, Rapunzel. It is about how Rapunzel got stuck in a tower.
August Kitko and the Mechas from Space by Alex White
Expected on: July 12th, 2022
Alex White is an American writer and novelist who is mainly known for writing in the fantasy and the science fiction genre. The book August Kitko and the Mechas from Space will be the first book in their The Starmetal Symphony series. It consists of Jazz, and science-fiction elements and has many queer characters as well.
A Half-Built Garden by Ruthanna Emrys
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
Ruthanna Emrys is known for writing adult science fiction and fantasy novels. A Half-Built Garden is a standalone novel set in the future. It is about the main character Judy and her struggles with the evils of the future world.
Youngblood by Sasha Laurens
Expected On: July 19th, 2022
Sasha Laurens is the author of the novel A Wicked Magic. Youngblood is her second novel and it is a sapphic vampire book. It is about two old ‘friends’ reuniting, escaping conservative families, and finding their true selves.
The Witchery by S. Isabelle
Expected On: July 26th, 2022
S. Isabelle is a debut author with her book The Witchery. The book covers the fantasy and the paranormal genres. It consists of queer romance and friendship. The book is about witches, family struggles, etc.
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